nitrosyl
/ˈnaɪtrəˌsɪl/
noun
- A chemical group or compound containing nitrogen and oxygen (NO) bonded to a metal atom, often used in chemistry and medicine.
- The chemist synthesized a new nitrosyl complex for use in drug delivery.
- Nitrosyl compounds are studied for their ability to release nitric oxide in the body.
- Nitrosyl groups can attach to iron in proteins, affecting how they function.